Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah stated that the computerization of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) is underway across the country, and Madhya Pradesh holds the top position in this effort. He praised the state for achieving 100% computerization. He also noted that Madhya Pradesh produces 5.5 crore liters of milk, contributing 9% to the nation’s total production. He emphasized that the era of good governance in Madhya Pradesh presents a golden opportunity to revitalize the cooperative sector. The Central Government stands firmly with the farmers of the state.
Shri Shah underscored the need to expand cooperative and dairy activities to at least 50% of the villages in collaboration with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). He also stressed the importance of policy formulation and planning to achieve this, assuring financial support from the Central Government. He added that extensive activities must be conducted to ensure farmers receive the full benefit of milk production. The NDDB and the Madhya Pradesh Government will jointly work to increase farmers’ incomes through milk production and processing into various products. He likened the current system to a two-lane road that now needs to be expanded into a six-lane highway.
Shri Shah was addressing the State-Level Cooperative Conference at Ravindra Bhavan in Bhopal on Sunday. During the event, in the presence of Shri Shah and Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav, agreements were exchanged between the National Dairy Development Board and the Madhya Pradesh Dairy Federation.